We continue a county-by-county journey across Ireland, exploring all 32 counties that make up this remarkable island. Have you been to some of these places and hidden gems?Today, Andrea is joined by Travel Content Creator Tony Smyth to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Dublin!
Aug 14
9 min
Earlier this week, Andrea spoke to Sophia Murphy. She was the victim of abuse at the hands of her father throughout her childhood and both her parents are serving prison sentences for what she went through…For more on this, Dr. Ian Marder, Associate Professor in Criminology at the School of Law and Criminology in Maynooth University, joins Andrea to explain how the restorative justice process works…
Aug 14
17 min
If you’re saving for a wedding you will know that they are expensive events, but would you expect the parents of a couple to contribute to the big day?And should family members chip in?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
Aug 14
15 min
What a night for Irish Athletics last night with Mark English winning gold and Rhasidat Adeleke taking silver!Joining Andrea to give their reactions is Chris McNulty from Finn Valley Athletics Club and Cecil Johnston, Tallaght Athletics Club PRO.
Aug 14
9 min
Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.
Aug 14
12 min
Yesterday on the show Andrea heard from Dervla Burke O'Connor on her son Paul’s autism and how it has impacted both her and her son’s life. Today, more parents join to speak to more parents who are in a similar situation…Are the supports there for parents of children with autism, and what more needs to be done to help?
Aug 14
23 min
Do you have a spare room in your home? What should you do with it?This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss spare rooms and what your options are!Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Jenny Butler, Interior Architect & Design Director of Jennifer Anne Interior.
Aug 13
10 min
Are you facing returning back to work after maternity leave, and how are you feeling?Whether you’re dreading it or looking forward to the return to routine, it is certainly a daunting prospect for many new mums…Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
Aug 13
13 min
Dervla Burke O’Connor, who many of you will know as part of the band Crystal Swing with her mum Mary and brother Derek is with Andrea on the line today.Dervla has had to put her music career aside to care for her son, Paul, full time. She discusses her experience…
Aug 13
28 min
We’ve decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them.What did the artists really think of each other? Where did the inspirations from the songs come from?Joining Andrea to discuss is Alan Buckley from the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, who’s going to talk through the Tom Petty album ‘Full Moon Fever’!
Aug 13
10 min
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